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3 ways to harness creativity in engineering management

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8 April 2025
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Engineering Management
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Engineering Management

Creativity in engineering is key to project and organisational success in today’s fast-evolving industry. With technologies like 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet of things (IoT), the only limit is an

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What is CMI Accreditation in engineering and how does it help me?

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8 April 2025
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Skills Development
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Engineering Management

The online Engineering Management MSc at the University of Leeds is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and is equivalent to a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. CMI’s qualifications sit on the

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7 reasons to study Engineering Management

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7 April 2025
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Engineering Management
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Engineering Management

In this blog, we share our top reasons to study Engineering Management, its importance and how it could help you progress in your career.

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Myths vs truths of engineering management

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8 April 2025
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Engineering Management
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Engineering Management

As a professional engineer, progressing into management might be the next logical career step.  Take a look at the myths vs truths of engineering management to make informed decisions about your management future. 

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How and why sustainability is becoming an important issue for organisations

Published
7 April 2025
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Sustainable Business Leadership

The importance of sustainability to organisations is growing like never before. Legislative changes such as The Environment Bill, political policies such as G7 pledges and increasing consumer demand are dramatically shifting sustainability in

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4 ways corporate social responsibility is impacting engineering projects

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1 January 1970
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Careers
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Skills Development
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Engineering Management

The need for engineering companies to invest in socially responsible initiatives continues to increase in priority amidst fluctuations in government legislation, and demands from consumers, stakeholders, and pressure groups.

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3 ways to improve the ethics of artificial intelligence

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8 April 2025
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Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the workplace, but it brings ethical challenges like bias, accountability, and reliability. This blog explores these issues and how they can be addressed to ensure fairness and safety in AI applications

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5 ways artificial intelligence is changing business

Published
10 April 2025
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Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial Intelligence

AI is already transforming businesses across the world, regardless of size and scope, including helping to create opportunities for developing nations to grow.

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MSc vs MBA for Engineering Managers

Published
7 April 2025
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Engineering Management

Becoming an engineering manager is the next step in most technical engineers’ careers. Taking the leap to integrate your technical skills with management skills is the perfect way to progress an engineering career.

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Discover an online Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion programme at Leeds

Published
11 November 2024
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Disability rights
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Disability Studies, Rights and Inclusion

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the field of disability rights and social justice? Do you want to champion the lives of disabled people and empower their allies? Then this award-winning online course is for you.